Lucem Sequimur - Stargazing 2/13

[RickD]

I always enjoy reading your updates.

[ecoba]

A very interesting and different idea. I like the story that goes along with this town as well.

Very nice work here, Jason.


Ethan

[Aaron Graham]

Great Job on everything, I love the story.

[canyonjumper]

Very nice! Great little village!

                 Your friend,
                                Jordan

[marsh]

I can tell that I will enjoy this MD. Can't wait for more. 

,marsh

[noahclem]

Very interesting and unique MD! Besides the storyline, the SC4 images look very nice 

[peter007]

Hmm you forgot my reply 

but nice update. I'm really loving those medieval houses 

[art128]

Now that's really the feel of a medieval town, excellent work my friend. I liked this update alot.

Take care,
-Arthur.

[Albus of Garaway]

I would like to first wish everyone a happy and peaceful, albeit a bit late, holiday season! Back in the world of Lucem Sequimur, we will at last be exploring religion in the Freedonian Kingdom. But first...



(From SC4D)

art128: Thank you for your kind words. I had a lot of fun making the village!

perter007: I apologize. I glad you like the houses!

noahclem: I'm glad you enjoy both the storyline and the images. See you soon!

marsh: Great! I hope to see you again soon.

canyonjumper: Thank you for your kind words!

Aaron Graham: Thank you! I enjoy creating this story, and so I'm glad you enjoy reading it!

Ecoba: Thanks so much! I'm glad you appreciate the uniqueness of this MD.

RickD: I'm glad you enjoy it!

Kwakelaar: Thank you! I actually got my initial inspiration from your MD, which I admire and I hope to see another update from again soon. 

(From Simtropolis)

Biriali: I'm very glad you are enjoying these updates. I remember pig latin as a fad in my sixth grade class...



Lucem!



The kingdom continues to grow. Most notable from above is the expansion in size. In Year 300, there is approximately 250 inhabitants in Ellis Hominis alone. Sema Aquarius has also grown a considerable amount.



At this closer level, we can see some significant architectural changes. The straw shacks are becoming few and far between, and are replaced by brick and clay structures, which are much bigger, sturdier, and arguably more beautiful than that of days gone by.



The streets are bustling with people chatting, trading, and discussing matters of philosophy and even politics.



Perhaps the most notable addition to this village is this house of worship. Known as El Lucem, the structure is by far the biggest, tallest, and most important building in the village.



Another, albeit much smaller house of worship exists in Sema Aquarius. So what exactly is it that is being worshiped?



You may recall the home of the Governor of Sema Aquarius. One day, one of the children was playing out in the woods. Eventually, he stumbled upon something quite profound...



A remarkable, blinding white patch of indescribable beauty shown brightly upon the child's eyes. After spending over twenty minutes staring at the remarkably gorgeous oddity, he ran back to tell his father.

Now, the place is worshiped as a small piece of heaven. When near or on the freezing yet absolutely beautiful substance they came to call "Lucem," people felt a deep connection to some other worldly power. If you recall, the inhabitants of the Freedonian Kingdom are extremely pale, so white that they almost shine and shimmer in the sunlight. Something about the blindingly white quality of the lucem drew villagers to this mystical place. The lucem formed the basis of all religion in the land.



In the middle of the lucem sat a small hut, where villagers went to feel a close connection to an other worldly power. Eventually, this power earned a name: Lumos. Lumos was an abstract figure. He lived in the Kingdom only in presence. According to Lumosism, the name of the religion which worshiped the god Lumos, Lumos entered the mortal world through the mountain tops, and then moved about invisibly, maintaining order, justice, and most of all, beauty in the world. Beauty now became a thing of worship.

The most important aspect of Lumosism was that it was meant to be spread. Beauty, and therefore a greater connection to Lumos, was something that should be spread in order to discover the greater connection to the god. Lumosism had to encompass the world in order to find the greatest connection to Lumos possible. It was fate. It was destiny. The destiny of the Freedonian Kingdom.



May you seek the light.

Jason

[HotChocolate]

Charming villages! I must say, you're quite good at story telling!

[peter007]

really nice story line. But I didn't knew that the tv antennas alrwady existed in the year 300 

[art128]

Fully fantastic update. The new village is looking really good. My favorite part was when the kids has discovered the snow, really well put in place.

Take care,
-Arthur. 

[io_bg]

Great update! Considering the lack of many medieval buildings, you've done a pretty good job
Happy New Year!

[Albus of Garaway]

I wanted to stop in quickly to say Happy New Year to everyone! There are some great things in store for Lucem Seqiumur, which promise to make this new year a great one.

Talk to you soon!

Jason

[art128]

Happy new year to you too, Jason. Can't wait to see what you have for us this year. 

-Arthur.

[Nikom]

Very interesting MD, it is captivating to see the city's evolution over the years. Good job 

[Battlecat]

Great update once again!  I love how this town you're building is so organic.

[serebii666]

I like it!

[CasperVg]

Very nice update here, love the story behind it! The villages are very nicely put together too.

[Nardo69]

Nice story, nice update. Seems to be you nailed Papa Nardo here ... 


Tale care!  And don't forget to make backups!

Bernhard